Dividing Decimals by Whole Numbers
Students will divide decimals by whole numbers, including those with remainders.
Key Questions
- Explain how to handle the decimal point when performing long division with decimals.
- Assess the most efficient way to check the accuracy of a decimal division result.
- Construct a problem where dividing a decimal by a whole number is necessary.
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